Relaxation response may reduce blood pressure by altering expression of a set of genes

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Towia Liebermann, Manoj Bhasin, Herbert Benson
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AAAS Eureka Alert
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Researchers identified genes and biological pathways linked to immune regulation, metabolism, and circadian rhythm in people who reduced their hypertension after eight-week relaxation response training

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